Austin Alcorn Peterson

Austin Alcorn Peterson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in agricultural development and program management. Currently serving as the Director of Programming and Training at Peace Corps since January 2021, Austin has previously held key positions including Chief of Party in Liberia with AgriCorps, and various consultancy roles focusing on agricultural education and curriculum development with organizations such as ZOA and Oxfam. Austin's academic background includes a Master of Science in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor of Science in International/Global Studies from Southern Oregon University. Throughout the career, Austin has demonstrated a strong commitment to rural development and innovative agricultural solutions.